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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (14-Nov-2003)
Director: Peter Weir Keywords: Drama
REVIEWS Review by anonymous (posted on 26-Jun-2005) Set in the Napoelonic Wars, this movie follows the HMS Surprise and her
journey around Brazil 1805. As well as containing plenty of action, it
also has subtle undertones. It is historically correctand based on the
novels by Patrick O'Brian. Peter Weir used the plotline of Patrick
O'Brian's tanth book, The Far Side of the World, but takes elements
from the other books as well. (***spoilers below***) Captain Jack
Aubrey (Russell Crowe), under orders to 'take, sink or burn' the French
privateer Acheron, sails his ship, the HMS Surprise, to the Brazilian
coast. However, the Acheron comes upon them in fog and due to numerous
advantages on the part of the French ship, the Surprise is soundly
beaten and barely escapes. Then follow numerous chases through the
perpetual storms and squalls of the ocean. Eventually, through a clever
trick on Aubrey's part, the tables are turned and the Acheron is
defeated. Throughout the voyage, Aubrey's close friend Stephen Maturin
(Paul Bettany)begins to wonder what it is that drives Jack on to go
beyond his orders. The touching loyalty of Aubrey's First Lieutenant,
Thomas Pullins (James D'Arcy), to whom Jack tenderly refers as 'Tom' is
rewarded by promotion. We see a touching relationship between two
midshipmen, Peter Calamy and Lord William Blakeney, but a sad story
with another midshipman, Hollom (Lee Ingleby) who is unable to pass for
lieutenant, as he loses respect -- something which earns him sharp words
from his captain.
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